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New Orleans Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP)—The New Orleans Saints made another move toward strengthening their linebacker corps, signing former Carolina Panthers player Dan Morgan.
A team spokesman confirmed the signing but did not disclose the terms of the contract. Morgan’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, did not want to discuss the contract with the media, a person answering the phone in his office said Friday.
The 29-year-old Morgan, made the Pro Bowl after the 2004 season but was sidelined by serious injuries for most of the past two seasons before his release from Carolina.

I like this move for the Saints. They needed some "D" help.

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The Saints. Eh... I think they will be a middle of the pack team. I think they will be in a playoff race, not sure if they get in though. Reggie Bush needs a true #1 back in the game to make his game effective. I really don't like McAllister, but if he is in to carry the load, Bush can be effective taking passes out of the backfield. I do like that the Saints have been attempting to fix their defense. That unit had some issues last season. The games that Brees and co. would put together a solid game would often times collapse on the other side of the ball. I'll say 9-7.

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Running back Pierre Thomas continues to fly under the radar. With all eyes on McAllister and the mercurial Reggie Bush, Thomas continues to chug along. His progress might be the main reason the front office hasn't made a move for a big-name veteran free agent. The second-year back from Illinois has gained the confidence of the staff that he can carry the load if needed.

At this point, I wouldn't be too excited, but I wouldn't dismiss him either. His game is going to be conditional on McAllister's health. If Deuce can stay healthy, you won't see Pierre. If he can't - and it is certainly not out of the question - Pierre Thomas will slide right in and be productive!

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Saints WR Devery Henderson is not only fighting off WR Robert Meachem, but he's been taking snaps along side WR Marques Colston with the first team. "I see him fighting more for playing time," HC Sean Payton said of Henderson. ".... So when you look at Marques (Colston) and you look at Devery, those guys are right now lining up with the first group. Devery's competing against those other guys behind him. Lance Moore, Robert Meachem, those guys are wanting to get more snaps." Payton said that he'd like to get Meachem more time with QB Drew Brees, but that's something Meachem has to earn.

Right now, outside of Colston, I wouldn't take a Saints receiver earlier than a 12th round or so. Devery Henderson is good not great. Meachem is good not great. Don't see either of those guys being more productive than a WR3.

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Thursday said LB Jonathan Vilma is continuing to make progress in his recovery from the season-ending knee injury he suffered with the New York Jets in 2007. Payton said, "He's close to being 100 percent. There hasn't been any real setbacks. He had some swelling and soreness early in camp but he's feeling good. That's encouraging."

Good...great news for New Orleans if he can come back to pre-injury form.

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston was hit hard in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals and left the game with what the team said was bruised ribs. X-rays were negative. The much-anticipated first game of tight end Jeremy Shockey was put off for at least a week when right before kickoff the team said they wanted to give him a little more time before getting him out on the field. Running back Reggie Bush left the game with an injury in the first half, which Saints Coach Sean Payton called a "Charley Horse."

Should be nothing to really worry about, just a little something to pay attention to.

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For the second week in a row, TE Jeremy Shockey was a late scratch from the Saints' lineup for Thursday night's preseason finale against Miami. It is speculated that Head Coach Sean Payton is remaining cautious with Shockey recovering from last season's leg injury.

Week 4 of the pre-season is the most meaningless game of football of them all, so Shockey missing it is no big deal. However, it would have been nice to see Shockey play at full speed. With that said, it is safe to assume he will be ready for week 1.

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!

New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey was on the sideline last night, dressed in a uniform. His debut did not happen though, and he will have to wait for Week 1 of the regular season. "I can't call it 100 percent yet, because if he was 100 percent I would have played him," HC Sean Payton said. "But I think by Monday he's going to be 100 percent, and I feel like we're getting enough work from him during the work week with the quarterback."

Overall it sounds like positive news for New Orleans and Shockey.

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!

I am constantly seeing this Gramatica guy a FA.....I wonder if he will actually play a full season in the dome?
Any info on this guy in NO? All Im sure of is he hasnt kicked many balls over the past few years. He does like the long ones however (50yds+) and ideally the conditions should be good in the dome.

Fantasy Analysis Gramatica is worth taking as a starting option with a late-round pick at this point because the Saints offense should be explosive and he kicks indoors. If anything, this makes Gramatica a viable option off the waiver wire during bye weeks.
(Updated 08/30/2008).

Options

Hanson
Longwell
Suishum
Stover
Casey
Elam
Janakowski
Mare

Im going to gamble on Gramatica for a few weeks. His bye isnt until week 9 too which is another plus.

[quote[Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey will have sports hernia surgery this week, the
team confirmed Monday. The Saints' top offseason offensive acquisition will be
out an estimated three to six weeks.[/quote]

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!

I would say yes if the offer was sent to you... But to be fair, maybe find out if he knows.

Thanks KK...I took it and and put a note that I assumed he knew about the time Shockey would miss. If the guy has a beef I will send it back or delete/move players. Im commish. I was thinking about the trade too because my WR are Moss, Welker, Vjax and Royal. But after the news it was a gimme.

This was with Ray J though... Not Reggie. Unless there is another floating out there. And by the looks of this pic, you would think that she should be owning Sancing With the Stars....yet she got bootted off and beaten by an 82 year old. Kim Kardashian is an idiot. I can't stand her or any of that family for that matter. Reggie is a bigger idiot for hanging around that.

The Best there is, The Best there was, The BEST THERE EVER WILL BE..... King Killah!